Equities opened lower in Sydney and mixed in Tokyo after mayhem on Tuesday that saw a global index approach levels from the start of this year. Contracts for the S&P 500 rose 0.8% — after the index dropped 1.2% on Tuesday — echoing gains in late trading after Lutnick hinted at a compromise with Canada and Mexico.
US Stocks: Nasdaq, S&P end lower as tech megacap declines outweigh upbeat chip outlook
Indian markets saw a mixed close on Thursday. While the Nasdaq and S&P dipped due to Big Tech’s AI spending concerns, the Dow edged higher.